TV Shows - Jonathan Demme
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 21, 2024. Jonathan Demme has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#564Ozas Commercial Director • 1 episode • #564 most popular showOz is a gritty and intense drama television series that aired from 1997 to 2003. Set in the Oswald State Correctional Facility, the show follows the lives of a diverse group of inmates and the staff members who work in the prison. With its realistic portrayal of prison life and its exploration of themes like power, morality, and survival, Oz captivated audiences and pushed the boundaries of television storytelling. The show's dark and complex characters, coupled with its raw and intense narratives, make it a must-watch for fans of gripping and thought-provoking dramas.
Movies - Jonathan Demme
Sorted by online popularity. Jonathan Demme has appeared in 5 movies with data.
#1,875That Thing You Do!as Major Motion Picture Director • #1,875 most popular movieThat Thing You Do! is a 1996 American musical comedy-drama film about the journey of a fictional 1960s one-hit wonder pop band from Pennsylvania to stardom. It explores the dynamics of success in the music industry with the help of their dedicated manager.
#4,686Married to the Mobas Man in Elevator • #4,686 most popular movieMarried to the Mob is a 1988 American crime comedy film featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as Angela de Marco, a mafia widow from Brooklyn, who becomes entangled with an undercover FBI agent investigating her connections to the mob.
#4,967Into the Nightas Federal Agent • #4,967 most popular movieInto the Night is a 1985 American black comedy action thriller film directed by John Landis, starring Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer.
#6,447Last Embraceas Man on Train (uncredited) • #6,447 most popular movieLast Embrace is a 1979 American neo-noir thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme, loosely based on The 13th Man. It follows secret agent Harry Hannan who, after a tragic incident in Mexico, faces a mysterious threat that challenges his sanity.
#8,364Cousin Bobbyas Himself • #8,364 most popular movieCousin Bobby is a 1992 American documentary film directed by Jonathan Demme, focusing on Demme's cousin, Robert W. Castle, an Episcopalian minister in Harlem, New York.
Jonathan Demme Biography
Jonathan Demme (February 22, 1944 – April 26, 2017) was an American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He began his career under B-movie producer Roger Corman and gained recognition for his casually humanist films like Melvin and Howard (1980), Swing Shift (1984), Something Wild (1986), and Married to the Mob (1988). In 1991, he directed the psychological horror film The Silence of the Lambs, which won five Academy Awards. Demme continued to produce acclaimed films, such as Philadelphia (1993), Beloved (1998), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), and Rachel Getting Married (2008). He also directed popular concert films like Stop Making Sense (1984) and Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006).
On December 21, 2024, Jonathan Demme had 696 Wikipedia visits, making him the #6,938 most popular actor online.
